The elementary school in Ceva, Cuneo, Piedmont, is named after Giuseppe Galliano, an Italian military officer and decorated war hero. The school stands as one of several civic tributes to Galliano in his native town.
Galliano served as a lieutenant colonel in the Royal Italian Army and gained recognition for his military actions during the African campaign, including the battles of Agordat and Coatit, and the defence of the fortress of Macallé. He was among only seven recipients to receive the Gold Medal for Military Valor more than once. Galliano died at the Battle of Adua. When not engaged in military campaigns, he lived in Ceva, where the community erected a bronze monument to his memory, named the local elementary school in his honour, and established a small museum dedicated to him.
Details
- Location: Ceva, Cuneo, Piedmont
- Named after: Giuseppe Galliano, Italian military officer (1846–1896)
- Function: Elementary school
- Civic memorial: One of multiple tributes in Ceva, including a bronze monument and museum
Frequently asked questions
Who was Giuseppe Galliano?
Giuseppe Galliano was an Italian lieutenant colonel who served in the African campaign, distinguished himself at the battles of Agordat and Coatit, and defended the fortress of Macallé. He was one of only seven soldiers to receive the Gold Medal for Military Valor more than once, and died at the Battle of Adua.
Why is the school named after him?
Galliano lived in Ceva when not on military campaigns, and the town commemorated him through multiple memorials: a bronze monument, the elementary school’s dedication, and a small museum.
What other memorials to Galliano exist in Ceva?
The town honours Galliano with a bronze monument, this elementary school, and a dedicated museum.
